I Became the Fake Fiancée of the Ice Duke!

I Became the Fake Fiancée of the Ice Duke!

Episode 1: The Accidental Fiancée

[Duke Aedrian’s Study — Late Night]
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Elysia Verdan
Elysia Verdan
That was intense.
Elysia Verdan
Elysia Verdan
I thought Lady Vivienne was going to rip me apart with her eyes.
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
She suspects something.
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
She always does.
Elysia Verdan
Elysia Verdan
And here I thought nobles just drank tea and gossiped. Turns out, they’re more like hungry wolves.
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
*amused* You’re quick to observe.
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
That will serve you well.
Elysia Verdan
Elysia Verdan
*grinning* Well, I have to be quick. One wrong step, and your enemies will eat me alive.
Elysia Verdan
Elysia Verdan
Literally.
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
*serious* That is not an exaggeration.
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
Some of my enemies do not hesitate to eliminate obstacles.
Elysia Verdan
Elysia Verdan
*gulping*
Elysia Verdan
Elysia Verdan
Great. Wonderful. I feel so safe.
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
If you are afraid, you can leave.
Elysia Verdan
Elysia Verdan
And go back to dodging debt collectors?
Elysia Verdan
Elysia Verdan
No thanks.
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
Then stay close to me. *softly*
Elysia Verdan
Elysia Verdan
*blinking*
Elysia Verdan
Elysia Verdan
What?
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
*turning away*
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
Nothing. Get some rest.
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
Tomorrow, we have another engagement to attend.
Elysia Verdan
Elysia Verdan
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[The Grand Winter Ball – The Royal Palace]
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Elysia Verdan
Elysia Verdan
*whispering* Why is everyone staring at me?
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
Because you’re with me.
Elysia Verdan
Elysia Verdan
Right.
Elysia Verdan
Elysia Verdan
The terrifying, ruthless Ice Duke.
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
*raising an eyebrow* Are you afraid?
Elysia Verdan
Elysia Verdan
*grinning* Oh, terribly. Shaking in my shoes.
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
*chuckles softly*
Elysia Verdan
Elysia Verdan
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Elysia Verdan
Elysia Verdan
*blinking*
Elysia Verdan
Elysia Verdan
Did you just—did you just laugh?
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
No.
Elysia Verdan
Elysia Verdan
*whispering* You totally did. I heard it.
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
Focus, Elysia
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Lady Vivienne Rosenthal
Lady Vivienne Rosenthal
Ah, the happy couple. How delightful.
Elysia Verdan
Elysia Verdan
Lady Vivienne. You look stunning tonight.
Lady Vivienne Rosenthal
Lady Vivienne Rosenthal
*smirking* As do you.
Lady Vivienne Rosenthal
Lady Vivienne Rosenthal
Tell me, how did you and the Duke meet?
Elysia Verdan
Elysia Verdan
*internally panicking*
Elysia Verdan
Elysia Verdan
Oh, um—
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
It was fate.
Lady Vivienne Rosenthal
Lady Vivienne Rosenthal
*chuckling* Fate?
Elysia Verdan
Elysia Verdan
Yes! Fate.
Elysia Verdan
Elysia Verdan
A fateful encounter in the middle of a snowstorm. Very dramatic.
Lady Vivienne Rosenthal
Lady Vivienne Rosenthal
*intrigued* How romantic.
Lady Vivienne Rosenthal
Lady Vivienne Rosenthal
And yet… you seem so different from the Duke.
Elysia Verdan
Elysia Verdan
*laughing nervously* Opposites attract, right?
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Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
We complement each other.
Elysia Verdan
Elysia Verdan
*startled* Exactly.
Elysia Verdan
Elysia Verdan
He’s cold, I’m warm. Perfect balance.
Lady Vivienne Rosenthal
Lady Vivienne Rosenthal
I see. Well, enjoy the evening.
[Lady Vivienne walks away]
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Elysia Verdan
Elysia Verdan
*whispering* Did we pass the test?
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
Barely. Stay close to me.
Elysia Verdan
Elysia Verdan
*rolling her eyes* You keep saying that.
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
And yet you keep wandering. *lowering his voice*
Elysia Verdan
Elysia Verdan
*mock gasp* Are you worried about me, Your Grace?
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
*smirking* I am worried about my investment.
Elysia Verdan
Elysia Verdan
*grinning* Uh-huh. Sure.
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[The Palace Garden]
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Elysia Verdan
Elysia Verdan
So, what happens if we get caught?
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
We won’t.
Elysia Verdan
Elysia Verdan
*scoffs*
Elysia Verdan
Elysia Verdan
Wow, reassuring.
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
Do you regret signing the contract?
Elysia Verdan
Elysia Verdan
*pausing* …I don’t know.
Elysia Verdan
Elysia Verdan
It’s dangerous, sure. But at least I’m not running anymore.
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
*softly* No, you’re not.
Elysia Verdan
Elysia Verdan
*smiling* And hey, being engaged to the Ice Duke isn’t the worst thing in the world.
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
*chuckles* You’re the first to say that.
Elysia Verdan
Elysia Verdan
*playfully* Maybe I’ll be the last, too.
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
Duke Aedrian Frostbourne
…Perhaps.
To be continued...

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